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• Burna Boy’s grandfather hails Nigeria’s dominance in Afrobeat

  08-06-2026 19:55 via thesun.ng
  
  By Lawrence Agbo
  Veteran broadcaster and music executive, Benson Idonije, has praised Nigeria’s continued leadership in Afrobeat music, saying the country remains the driving force behind the genre’s global success.
  Idonije, who is widely known as the first manager of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti and grandfather of Grammy-winning star Burna Boy, made the remarks during activities marking his 90th birthday celebration in Lagos.
  Reflecting on the evolution of Afrobeat from its early days
  
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• Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce set for star-studded New York wedding – Report

  08-06-2026 18:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeGlobal pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce are reportedly preparing for a lavish wedding ceremony in New York, with reports suggesting that more than 1,000 guests could witness one of the most anticipated celebrity weddings in recent years.According to TMZ, the high-profile couple are expected to exchange vows on July 3 at the iconic Madison Square Garden, a venue closely associated with Swift’s music career. While neither Swift nor Kelce has publicly
  
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• I went back to search for girls who rejected me before fame – Don Jazzy

  08-06-2026 13:53 via thesun.ng
  
  Ace music producer, Don Jazzy has revealed that after hitting fame he went searching for girls who rejected him in secondary school.
  The Mavin Records boss made the revelation during an appearance on the Keeping It Real With Jima podcast.
  Don Jazzy said the girls rejected him at the time because they considered him ugly, which negatively impacted his self-confidence.
  He said returning to see the girls was his own way of overcoming the psychological trauma from the past.
  The music mogul said he f
  
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• ‘I’ll wear worse’ – Ayra Starr shrugs off backlash over outfit

  08-06-2026 13:43 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabSinger Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has responded to criticism following backlash over her recent outfit, which sparked debate online for being revealing when paired with a traditional gele.Ayra Starr made a bold fashion statement by wearing a traditional Nigerian gele paired with a modern, streetwear-style outfit to a live event. She wore this look while headlining Part 1 of the Zsongo Experience at KOKO London, where fellow artiste Tiwa Sava
  
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• Ayra Starr addresses criticism over recent outfit

  08-06-2026 13:27 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian singer and songwriter Oyinkansola Sarah Adisa, also known as Ayra Starr, has responded to the internet outrage she received for her recent outfit.
  Netizens chastised the singer for flaunting her figure in a recent post in which she wore a provocative attire paired with a traditional head tie known as ‘gele’.
  The 23-year-old singer, however, responded to the criticism by saying that she will wear more daring outfits.
  She explained that she has worn worse in the past, noting t
  
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• Grammy-winning Nigerian-British singer Talay Riley dies at 35 after fatal London stabbing

  08-06-2026 12:26 via thenet.ng
  
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  Grammy-winning Nigerian-British singer and songwriter Mark Olayinka Orabiyi, popularly known as Talay Riley, has died at the age of 35 after being stabbed in East London.The incident happened around 9 a.m. on June 5 in Pankhurst Avenue, Silvertown, in London. Police and emergency services responded to reports of a stabbing and found Riley with serious stab wounds in
  
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• Why I kept my daughter’s birth secret — Adunni Ade

  08-06-2026 11:25 via thesun.ng
  
  By Lawrence Agbo
  Nigerian-American actress and model, Adunni Ade, has revealed why she kept the birth of her daughter away from the public eye for more than two years.
  The actress disclosed in an Instagram post on her birthday that she quietly welcomed her daughter, Baby Sal, two years ago, explaining that she chose privacy in order to protect her peace and enjoy motherhood away from public scrutiny.
  Sharing details of the journey, Adunni described it as a deeply personal experience marked by ch
  
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• Grammy-winning Nigerian-British singer Talay Riley stabbed to death

  08-06-2026 10:05 via vanguardngr.com
  British-Nigerian singer and songwriter Talay Riley has died after he was stabbed in East London, prompting a murder investigation by police.According to local outlet Newham Recorder, Talay, whose real name was Mark Yinka Orabiyi, was attacked around 9 a.m. on Friday on Pankhurst Avenue in Silvertown, prompting emergency services who responded to the incident but were unable to save the 35-year-old musician.Homicide detectives from the Specialist Crime Command have launched an investigation into
  
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• Why I kept my daughter private for two years — Adunni Ade

  08-06-2026 09:42 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabNigerian-American actress and model, Adunni Ade, has revealed why she kept the birth of her daughter away from the public eye for more than two years.The actress disclosed in an Instagram post on her birthday that she quietly welcomed her daughter, Baby Sal, two years ago, explaining that she chose privacy in order to protect her peace and enjoy motherhood away from public scrutiny.Sharing details of the journey, Adunni described it as a deeply personal experience marked by
  
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• Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Talay Riley stabbed to death in UK

  08-06-2026 07:40 via thesun.ng
  
  Talay Riley, the United Kingdom-based Nigerian singer and songwriter, has died after a brutal stabbing in East London.
  The Grammy-winning singer, born Mark Yinka Orabiyi, died aged 35.
  Local outlet, Newham Recorder reported Talay Riley’s demise following an incident that occurred around 9 a.m. on Friday on Pankhurst Avenue in Silvertown.
  The report indicated that emergency services were called to the scene and attempted to save the victim but all their efforts proved abortive.
  A murder inv
  
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• Bayelsa Beauty Queen Tamunosoye Karibi-George crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026

  08-06-2026 07:27 via thesun.ng
  
  Tamunosoye Karibi-George, representing Bayelsa State, was crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026 after winning the national title at the pageant’s grand finale in Lagos.
  The 26-year-old beauty queen won the crown over 19 other contestants at the ceremony held on Saturday at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel.
  Although she represented Bayelsa State in the competition, Karibi-George is an indigene of Rivers State.
  Her triumph earns her the privilege to represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss World Fest
  
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• Bayelsa’s Tamunosoye Karibi-George named Miss World Nigeria 2026

  08-06-2026 00:34 via vanguardngr.com
  Tamunosoye Karibi-George, representing Bayelsa State, has emerged as Miss World Nigeria 2026 after winning the national crown at the pageant’s grand finale in Lagos.The 26-year-old beauty queen beat 19 other finalists to clinch the title during the event held on Saturday at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel.Although she represented Bayelsa State in the competition, Karibi-George is an indigene of Rivers State.
  Her victory earns her the right to represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss World F
  
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